Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) created the Career Launcher program in 2015 to help transition highly skilled students and grads to future-ready employment. Over the past few years, Career Launcher has branched out to include additional offerings and is now a platform for a range of CICan’s programs.
Our programs provide wage subsidies and hiring incentives to help address labour shortages, strengthen industries, and improve equity and diversity in the workplace. We help job seekers access meaningful employment and free training opportunities to kickstart their careers.
Apprenticeships Program
Receive up to $10,000 to hire a first-year apprentice in a Red Seal construction or manufacturing trade.
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Internship Programs
Get up to $30,000 to hire a student or recent grad! Funding is available to organizations connected to clean tech, digital tech, natural resources, or working towards one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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